The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows renewable sources generated 92% of New Zealand's electricity in the June 2026 quarter.
MBIE published briefing titles provided to Ministers as part of the All of Government response on fuel security. This work is now business as usual for agencies and at this stage no further titles will be published.
MBIE publishes the previous week’s average board price for regular 91 petrol on Wednesday afternoons. This is the price government uses to inform the continuation of temporary fuel response support.
As New Zealand’s domestic gas supply declines, it has never been more important to have quality, timely and easily accessible information on gas supply and demand.
A list of terms and abbreviations used in Energy in New Zealand 2026, including definitions.
Production and exports increased following disruption to transport routes in 2025. Imports also increased as Genesis Energy continued to build its stockpile at the Huntly Power Station.
Natural gas production continued to decline in 2025, with major gas users responding. Expected production over the coming years indicates supply constraints will continue to impact gas use within New Zealand.
New Zealand’s renewable energy supply reached a record high in 2025, driven by strong growth in geothermal and solar energy. Combined with decreases in non-renewable energy supply, the share of renewable sources in both total primary energy supply and electricity generated rose to new highs.
Renewable generation reached its highest share in electricity generation since 1981, while total energy consumption fell to its lowest level since 2011 mainly due to lower industrial demand. Energy intensity hit a record low due to reduced use in the industrial and agricultural sectors.
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